Council and Bill Lists

Town of Moorcroft

Regular Meeting of the Council

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal

Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally, Police Chief Bill Bryant, and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville

Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken with all council present.

Councilmember Smith motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items 1, 2 & 3 minus the bill for L.N. Curtis, and Councilmember Petersen seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Councilmember Petersen motioned to approve July Bill List #2, Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, Councilmember Smith abstained, motion carried.

Councilmember Smith motioned to remove Cheryl Schneider from all Pinnacle Bank accounts and add current Deputy Clerks Samantha Blakeman and Kathy Johnson to all Pinnacle Bank accounts and same with the WyoStar accounts. Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Police Chief Bryant updated the council on the police department. Bryant advised council that he is ready to pursue the 4th officer position. He asked Council if he could choose from a prior list of candidates or if he needed to readvertise. Bryant was directed to readvertise the position.

HDR Engineer Turbiville updated the council on projects. Splash pad bid opening is July 18th at 2:00 pm. Turbiville advised that Safe Streets for All grant applications are due by the end of August. It was decided to set a workshop on July 24th at 6:00pm for discussion on the Safe Streets for All grant and for the Moorcroft Town Center.

Councilmember Humpal inquired about spending some money on new equipment for the MTC Gym. Discussion was had on this. Councilmember Humpal will gather some information on equipment and costs and bring it back to council.

New Business: Mayor Glenn advised that before the meeting the council had a workshop with VCN regarding updating their current lease with the town. Greg Greenough with VCN advised he would send the new agreement to the Clerk and she will get it to the Town Attorney to read through.

Discussion was had on costs to fix or replace a lawn mower. Mayor Glenn will get prices on different options.

Old Business: Councilmember Smith stepped out due to conflict of interest. Discussion was had on the basketball court discussion that was tabled at the last meeting. Petersen motioned to accept the quote from BRIM, LLC for a new basketball court which includes all the dirt work, materials, finish, backfill and installation of hoops in the amount of $54,800 to come out of Specific Purpose. Motion died for a lack of a second. Councilmember Smith returned to the meeting and ideas on how to add a basketball court to the existing tennis court were discussed. Public Works will be directed to do some concrete maintenance on the the current court at Westview Park and Councilmember Smith will get quotes for the cost of new hoops and installation. Councilmember Humpal will look into the cost of a new net for the tennis court.

Councilmember Petersen motioned to go into executive session at 7:48 pm to discuss personnel, Councilmember Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Regular meeting of the council reconvened at 7:54pm. With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Petersen motioned to adjourn meeting at 7:55pm and Councilmember Stewart seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Ben Glenn, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jesse Connally, Clerk/Treasurer

JULY BILL LIST #1

BLUE360 MEDIA LLC- CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC LAW MANUAL- $364.56: BRING IT ON ROOFING LLC- MTC ROOF REPAIRS- $5,880.00: COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS- FIRE ALARM MONITORING- $41.00: COFFEE CUP FUEL STOP- FUEL FOR AMBULANCE AND PUBLIC WORKS- $1,909.23: CROOK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE- DISPATCH SERVICE JULY- $2,100.00: DIEHLS- CHARGES- $85.40: EMPLOYMENT TESTING SERVICES- PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING- $76.00: ENERGY LABS- WATER TESTING- $189.00: GILLETTE CONTRACTORS SUPPLY- WHITE STRIPING PAINT- $110.76: G.W REPAIR- FRONT AXLE REPAIR- DIPSTICK- $687.68: HAWS, ANDREW- REFUND OVERPAYMENT- $129.66: HDR- TOWN PROJECTS- $12,153.14: IRS- 7/3/2024- $7,660.75: MATTHEW BENDER & CO- WYOMING STATUTE BOOKS- $621.83: MENARDS- PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES- $511.88: NORCO- CLEANING SUPPLIES- $198.80: NORCO- CYLINDER RENTAL- $272.68: OMEGA COMPUTERS- JUNE 24- MAY 25 CONTRACT- $2,600.00: ONE CALL- MARCH & JUNE TICKETS- $30.75: PAYROLL- 7/3/2024- $23,524.62: PETERSON,KARI- MTC CLEANING CONTRACT- $1,300.00: RANGE- PHONE CHARGES- $405.89: SUNDANCE LAW- ATTOURNEY FEES- $1,363.20: THE SUNDANCE TIMES- NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION JUNE- $1,105.00: WALMART- OFFICE SUPPLIES- $100.98: WAM- FY- 25 WAM MEMBERSHIP DUES- $1,403.89: W.A.R.M- PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE- $279.44: WEBT- HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE- $20,081.80: WESTERN WASTE- JUNE GARBAGE PICKUPS- $13,069.00: WYOMING LOCAL GOV LIABILITY- MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL- $7,654.00: WYOMING NETWORK INC- WEBSITE DESIGN AND UPDATES- $25.00: WYOMING RETIREMENT- EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS JUNE 24- $9,145.92: TOTAL- $119,939.86:

JULY BILL LIST #2

K.A.R.E EMS SOLUTIONS- AMBULANCE OPERATIONS & CONSULTATIONS JULY- $2,700.00: TOTAL $2,700.00

Publish: July 18, 2024